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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kieran Jackson

Turkey joins host of countries eyeing F1 race – and could step-in as soon as 2026

Turkey is looking to claim a permanent spot back on the F1 calendar and has offered the services of Istanbul Park for 2026 should any country be unable to host their race.

The Turkish Grand Prix first appeared on the sport’s calendar in 2005 for seven iterations, before it was dropped in 2011. However, the race at the popular Istanbul circuit returned in the Covid-hit years of 2020 and 2021.

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